If you spend time on social media, you may have noticed that many celebrities are sporting waist trainers. This modern adaptation of the corset is gaining popularity as a tool to help achieve an hourglass figure and aid in weight loss, but there is no proof that waist trainers are actually efficient. In fact, personal trainers and fitness experts claim that not only will waist trainers be unlikely to help with long-term weight loss, but they can also have dangerous side effects. Here are three reasons why you should avoid waist trainers.
They Restrict Breathing
Waist trainers compress the abdomen and diaphragm, which is a muscle in the chest right below your lungs. The diaphragm helps us breathe. When it’s restricted by a waist trainer, the diaphragm cannot fully descend as the lungs fill with air, and the natural breathing process is interrupted.
They Cause Superficial Weight Loss
While waist trainers may make your body appear slimmer, any weight loss you experience while wearing one is temporary. Waist trainers reduce swelling and bloating by promoting blood flow, but the effect is only temporary.
They Can Cause Complications Postpartum
Wearing a waist trainer increases the risk of uterine prolapse, a common condition after childbirth. That is because of the increased pressure the waist trainer puts on the pelvic floor.
